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Capturing Europe’s edge: pro photo tips

Decemeber 2014

The Wild Atlantic Way is Europe’s dramatic edge, with majestic photo opportunities. We asked pro photographer John Eagle for some tips to help get the best results when photographing the Wild Atlantic Way

John Eagle has been snapping Ireland’s west coast for over 20 years. From lighthouses in storms, to islands under sunset, he knows what works. We asked John for some tips to help get the best results from our images of Europe’s edge, the Wild Atlantic Way.

Cliffs

When shooting cliffs:

“It’s best if you take pictures of them in the early morning or late in the evening when the sun is low. It means you could catch things like streams flowing off them that might turn golden with the sun.”

Take the shot: Cliffs of Moher, County Clare; Slieve League Cliffs, County Donegal

Sea

When shooting sea:

“Slow the shutter on your camera down, use a tripod and camera for silky smooth shots. Also look for angry scenes when the ocean is pumped up, crashing over everything.”

Take the shot: Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry; Beara Peninsula, County Cork; Achill Island, County Mayo; Mullaghmore, County Sligo

Sunsets

When shooting sunsets:

“Sunsets are for your friends to oooh and aaah over. Getting them right can be difficult. Silhouettes are good. Go find yourself some fishing boats with tall masts, then aim your camera at the brightest spot in the sky and hold the reading, then shoot the scene with the boats in. Works a treat if the sunset is really good.”